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Upper Chesapeake Health – Cancer Center

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Location:
Bel Air, MD

Architect:
HKS, Inc.

MEP Engineer:
BR+A

Construction Cost:
$35.6 Million

Gross Square Footage:
111,000 square feet

 

The Cancer Center Addition to the Upper Chesapeake Health campus is a technology rich building designed to provide state of the art medical treatment. The building has also been designed to support current business, presentation, and collaborative technologies as well as plan for future developments in technology systems capabilities. CTDG provided design services for a comprehensive low voltage systems solution, including Audiovisual Systems, Nurse Call and Code Blue Intercom Systems, Public Address and Paging, Telecommunications Cable Systems & Distribution Rooms, Voice over Internet Protocol, Television Distribution, Public Safety and Cellular Distributed Antenna System, Access Control, Video Surveillance and office electronic equipment planning. The Audiovisual systems for the Cancer Center utilize the newest benchmark in design, allowing for seamless video teleconferencing, multimedia presentations, collaboration and demonstrations. All of the technology in the building has been specified to provide maximum future flexibility as well as integrate with the existing hospital systems.

 

 

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Prince George’s Community College – Center for Health Studies

 

Museums and Cultural Centers: Baltimore Museum of Art – Systems by CTDG
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Museums and Cultural Centers: Baltimore Museum of Art – Systems by CTDG
Museums and Cultural Centers: National Aquarium, Baltimore – Systems by CTDG

Architect:
Heery International

Departments:

  • Nursing
  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Emergency Technician Paramedic Training
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Optometric Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Data Center

Location:
Largo, Maryland

Construction Cost:
$36.5 MILLION

Square Footage:
110,000 gross square feet

 

The scope of this project includes complete design services for audiovisual systems, telecommunications cabling systems, and acoustics, noise & vibration control for a new Center for Health Studies. Spaces plans include: an 80-seat tiered classroom, 30 and 40-seat general classrooms, distance learning center, interdisciplinary simulation labs, observation rooms, specialized skills/teaching practice labs, conference rooms, and common areas throughout the building. Educational technology systems to be specified include: three-dimensional (3D) holographic projection, distance learning, audiovisual presentation and recording, speech reinforcement, along with custom classroom instructor’s station and associated infrastructure. Project responsibilities include the complete design of a new Data Center for the entire campus including room sizing, power requirements, environmental requirements, heat load design criteria, telecommunications room lighting and finishes, grounding and bonding for telecommunications equipment, and building entrance protection. Project highlights include the design of a 3D holographic projection system for the tiered classroom allowing instructor’s to input MRI and other medical data into the audiovisual system and manipulate it in order to create a simulated teaching environment. All spaces in the building scheduled to receive educational technology systems will be tied together via a master control room allowing patching, switching, editing, media retrieval, monitoring, recording as well as redistribution throughout the building.

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Wakefield School – Science & Technology Building Addition

[col3]The scope of this project included design services for audiovisual presentation systems in eight (8) laboratory/ classroom spaces and two (2) meeting room spaces as well as telecommunications cabling systems (data, voice, RF video) throughout the building. Telecommunications cable systems design included both inter-building cable and cables with associated infrastructure connecting the addition to existing telecommunications utilities. Classrooms were outfitted with a LCD data/video projector mounted from the ceiling. Separate program and speech audio reinforcement systems were also included in the design. Audiovisual systems control was achieved from the room’s touch screen controller, located at the instructor’s station. Wakefield has a fully functioning videoconferencing system used in several application areas throughout the school. The Polycom VSX 8000 system provides integrated video, voice, data, and web capabilities allowing collaboration worldwide. The system provides the faculty with opportunities for virtual field trips, virtual class collaboration projects, streaming video, and podcast. Specified rooms contain custom AV floor I/O panels for system access and all the facilities are linked by fiber optic and Cat 5 data cabling. This project has been successfully completed since July 2006.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Geier Brown Renfrow Architects
Location: The Plains, Virginia
Construction Cost: Approximately $5.8 Million
Project Size: 19,500 gsf[/col3]

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Virginia Western Community College – Business Sciences Building

[col3]The scope of this project included reviewing the existing Data Center design to evaluate pros and cons of relocation/ replacement versus modification. In addition to the Data Center assessment, an analysis on the impact of Data Center renovation or replacement on VWCC campus, network operations and other buildings on campus, associated telecommunications cabling system and infrastructure, and associated power and cooling systems was also conducted. The Data Center’s current location occurred as a result of the evolution of the campus network over many years, proving the location was functional but not necessarily planned.Taking into consideration the extensive amount of cabling and network electronics located in the data center, it was decided prudent to maintain and utilize the existing location.The presence of newly installed power facilities and an existing cooling system also made the decision to keep the data center racks and equipment where they were currently located the most practical and economically sound decision.  It was also determined that the re-design effort, as it related to the Data Center, needed to address numerous points: power requirements of existing and potential future electronics; cooling and environmental control capabilities (temperature and humidity); access control; and adequate room for growth. It was concluded that as a result of the redesign of the second floor, the telecommunications cabling system would be impacted significantly. Specific cabling systems such as the outside plant copper, fiber and coaxial backbone (OSP), internal backbone copper, fiber and coaxial backbone (Riser), and the above ceiling structured cabling system (Horizontal), at the time, connected existing campus buildings, and had to be protected during redesign. Damage received to any of those named systems could have resulted in outages, or loss of service to the classrooms and lab connections. Many of these cables needed to be removed and replaced in the proposed areas of redesign while others remained connected to their existing outlet locations. Close coordination between departments located in these construction affected areas and the re-design team was necessary to ensure that unscheduled outages did not take place. This project has been successfully completed since 2008.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: SFCS, Inc.
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Construction Cost: $2 Million
Project Size: 20,000 gsf[/col3]

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Virginia Tech – Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Addition

[col3]The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute is a research institute dedicated to the study of biological sciences.  Researchers at the institute develop genomic, proteomic and bioinformatic tools that can be applied to the study of infectious diseases as well as the discovery of new vaccine, drug and diagnostic targets. The scope of the Phase III Addition to the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Building on the Virginia Tech campus includes a $600,000.00 design to budget for technology systems to include telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure, audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, multi zone overhead paging system, and acoustics, noise & vibration control.  Space plans for the building include: multipurpose rooms, conference rooms, video conferencing rooms, and informal meeting spaces.  Specified systems include: digital audio/video capture with streaming capabilities to the Local Area Network (LAN), video conferencing, audiovisual presentation, program/speech audio reinforcement, overhead paging system and custom presenters’ lecterns. Project highlights include the design of power walls that function as whiteboards and are able to be digitally captured by an array of Internet Protocol (IP) addressable cameras. Additional project responsibilities include recommendations for room shaping and finishes for all acoustically sensitive spaces within the buildings. This project is currently in the Construction Administration phase.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Perkins + Will
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Construction Cost: $20 Million
Project Size: 50,000 gsf[/col3]

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Virginia Tech – Henderson Hall Renovation

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Architect:
Moseley Architects

Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia

Construction Cost:
$9 Million

Project Size:
49,000 gsf

LEED:
Gold

Description
The scope of this project includes complete design for all telecommunications and audiovisual infrastructure as it relates to the renovation of Henderson Hall, the oldest building on the Virginia Tech campus. Space plans include: a 8,000 sq. ft. Black Box theater addition, theater support spaces, music practice rooms, graphics design labs/classrooms, conference rooms, and faculty offices. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. Project challenges include working within the existing building framework to provide state of the art telecommunications and audiovisual systems infrastructure. Project highlights include working with in-house Virginia Tech Communications Network Services in designing the telecommunications infrastructure for the new building including telecommunications room sizing, power requirements, environmental requirements, heat load design criteria, telecommunications room lighting and finishes, grounding and bonding for telecommunications equipment, and building entrance protection. The project has been successfully complete since 2009.

 

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Virginia State University – Hunter McDaniel Hall Expansion & Renovation

[col3]Scope of this project includes the renovation and expansion of Hunter McDaniel Hall to convert the building into needed instructional space to support the University’s growth, vision and campus master plan. Convergent Technologies is providing complete design services for audiovisual systems, and telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure. Building improvements include reorganizing interior spaces for more efficient operation of several departments. Spaces to receive educational technology systems include: Mathematics Classrooms, Mathematics Distance Learning Room, Nursing Simulator Skills Lab, Medical Surgery Skills Lab, Nursing Teaching Classroom, Pediatrics/Maternity Skills Lab, Psychology Computer Lab, Clinical Labs, Community Health, Social Psychology Rooms, Experimental Lab, Physics Labs, Organic and Biochemistry Teachings Labs, Conference Rooms, and a Library Video Conference Room. Overall project scope includes narrative systems overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. In addition to several classrooms requiring appropriate designs for the purpose of distance learning, specified systems include standard classroom presentation systems, nursing/medical simulation systems, and a Technology Enhanced Active Learning classroom featuring multiple displays, an assisted listening system and annotation devices. Project challenges include the design of appropriate presentation systems for trapezoid and curved shaped classrooms, as well as rectangular shaped spaces. The project is scheduled to complete in August 2012.[/col3]

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Architect: Commonwealth Architects

Location: Petersburg, Virginia

Construction Cost: $23 million

Project Size: 106,000 gross square feet

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Virginia State University – Engineering & Technology Building

[col3]The scope of this project includes a $ 1,000,000 dollar design to budget for educational technology systems to include: audiovisual presentation and recording, videoconferencing, program/speech audio reinforcement, along with the supporting inside/outside telecommunications cable plant with associated infrastructure. A closed circuit IP based security system is also specified for the new building including a 16-channel high performance duplex multiplexer with remote control, and multiple high-resolution cameras for perimeter and interior surveillance. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual presentation systems include: a 120-seat auditorium, 30 and 40-seat multimedia classrooms and laboratories, general classrooms, computer laboratories, conference rooms, and various office spaces throughout the facility. Scope of design work includes the complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building from existing campus distribution points. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. The project is a two-year design/construction project and has been successfully completed and occupied since spring 2007.[/col3]

 

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Architect:  Moseley Architects

Location:  Petersburg, VA

Construction Cost:  $20 Million

Project Size:  77,000 gross square feet

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Virginia Military Institute – Stadium Expansion & Renovation

[col3]The scope of this project included telecommunications cabling design review services related to the design of the Stadium Expansion and Renovation at the Virginia Military Institute located in Lexington, Virginia. The Alumni Memorial Stadium and the Patchin Field Stadium serve the athletic department, general campus, and the community as key event facilities. Alumni Memorial Field holds approximately 10,000 spectators and Patchin Baseball Field holds 400 fans for baseball games. Expansion and improvements were intended to update the facilities and accommodate the needs of the fans and Keydet athletes. Convergent Technologies was asked to advise on the most economical and beneficial approach for outside cabling plant distribution to the new facilities. Responsibilities included attending a meeting to review existing campus facilities, current and future construction projects, and master planning desired for the campus. CTDG specialists reviewed the solution proposed by the telecommunications contractor and offered feedback on behalf of the Owner and Design Team as it related specifically to the campus master plan and the Stadiums project. The cabling plan was also reviewed to identify redundancies or shortcomings evident in the proposed scope of services. This project has been completed since the summer of 2008.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: SFCS, Inc.

Location:  Lexington, Virginia

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Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems – Critical Care Hospital

[col3]Recipient of the 2012 VISTA award featured in Health Facilities Management, the new Critical Care Hospital for the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System features six (6) intensive care units for neurosurgical, burn, surgical trauma, medical respiratory, neonatal, and cardiac; two (2) patient floors for oncology and acute cares specialists; ten (10) operating rooms, including a hybrid neurosurgical suite; 232 in-patient beds; emergency department for Virginia’s only Level I Trauma Center; and a clinic and 20-bed secure care unit for the state department of corrections. Scope of work for this project included all acoustics, noise and vibration control consulting for the fifteen-story addition to the existing main hospital. Design schedule included involvement in design development, preparation of construction documents, and bidding document review. Responsibilities included the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels, sound isolation, room acoustical and floor slab vibration properties, and room adjacencies and shaping for all acoustically sensitive spaces throughout the facility. Features also included the development of sound and vibration isolation concepts for the building structure due to the structure-borne vibration and high noise levels emanating from the helipad located on the roof of the building. The project was a seventh-month design effort with construction having been successfully complete since October 2008.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: HKS Architects
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Construction Cost: $163 Million
Project Size: 367,000 gsf[/col3]